Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: Why I rejected Manchester United and Tottenham to sign for Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has revealed the chance to join Manchester United and Tottenham – because of Arsene Wenger.
The 23-year-old moved to the Gunners on a £12million deal from Southampton in 2011 and had attracted interest from a host of Premier League clubs.
The winger revealed yesterday that he may have to leave the Emirates this summer in the search for first-team football but he remains one of the brightest English talents.Manchester United, Spurs and Liverpool had all made moves for Oxlade-Chamberlain before his move to the Gunners but the winger, who was... read more

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